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Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines

"The Forgotten Story of Hollywood's First Gay Movie Star."

Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.

Top Cast

  • William Haines

    William Haines

    Self (Archival footage)

  • Stockard Channing

    Stockard Channing

    Narrator (voice)

  • Christina Crawford

    Christina Crawford

    Self

  • Michael Musto

    Michael Musto

    Self

  • Michael J. Mann

    Michael J. Mann

    Self - Haines' Biographer

Overview

Chronicles the life of William Haines, Hollywood's first openly gay movie star, who sacrificed his career to live openly with his lover.

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